Wednesday, August 31, 2011

FIFA Updates

With qualifying games a couple of days away, here is some news from several teams preparing for their opening games.

There is talk of hope and confidence in the Jordan camp.

Head coach of Australia, Holger Osieck, talked about playing positive football.

Australia's opposition, Thailand, have high hopes for its first two games.

New China coach, Jose Antonio Camacho, spoke of his goals for the side.

Japan has had Keisuke Honda and Kengo Nakamura ruled out of its first two qualifying games due to injury.

The U.A.E. are hoping for a big crowd for its crucial opening game against Kuwait.

In COCNACAF, Canada midfielder Marcel De Jong spoke about the possibility of qualifying for the World Cup.

Bermuda hopes for a result in its opening game against Trinidad and Tobago.

Speaking of Trinidad and Tobago, they have high expectations for qualifying.

Finally, a bit of old news. Recall that in June Belize was suspended by FIFA for governmental interference. They lifted the suspension in time for the country to hold its second leg against Montserrat in the first round. Well now, they have officially cleared the country to continue in qualifying.

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